Helloo again gardeners! I am once again doubting myself so thought to maybe ask! Anyone familiar with harvesting hops? Advice says to listen to the prazzle and smell it. I have nothing to compare to..! It smells great! Fruity and hoppy :) Not really sticky but definitely some prazzle crunch and some visible yellow yumyum Lot of cones are quite small but theres was very dry weather last few weeks and I wasn’t home to water, so I’m guessing they’re done growing because they feel about the same as the biggies.
Thankful for any and all advice!
What are you using your hops for? Last year I harvested mine way too late with most of them a little brown (November in zone 5). They still turned out fine in a tincture.
Based on your photos I would say you are close. But wouldn't be and to give you much support besides that. I only harvested one year so far
I was hoping for beer! Im cultivating multiple varieties both named types and ones I found around the country. I think I’m close too, might harvest tomorrow morning since we’re about to get blasted with heat again.
Ah beer the classic use case. Hopefully it turns out good. I was kicking around the idea of practicing some simple brewing before using my hops for a beer. I haven't gotten to it at all. I might just use them for teas